Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 16m
Details
Common name
Maidenhair
Botanical name
Ginkgo biloba
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Flagstaff Gardens, William Street West Melbourne VIC 3003
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
21 Nov 2010
Date of classification
08 Sep 1982
Statement of Significance
Located in the front garden of the caretakers residence this tree is one of the largest known in Victoria, although this species can reach twice the size. The tree is spectacular in Autumn with its golden foliage.<BR>The colonial history of Flagstaff Gardens is linked to the hill the vantage point that dominates the site, where a 'flag staff' or 'flag pole' was erected in 1840.